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Opinion: We cannot allow a repeat of radical water protests
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 6 December 2024 Protesters trying to evade police in kayaks and makeshift boats. Police forced onto and into the water to stop radical activists from breaking the law, or injuring themselves and others. Children put into canoes adjacent to a deep commercial shipping channel. And of course, nearly 180 […]
Economy6 December 2024
Opinion: We don’t need an army of bureaucrats to defend us from ourselves
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 26 November 2024 Sometimes you just can’t make this stuff up. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to offer incentives of nearly a billion dollars to state governments willing to cut their red tape to improve efficiency. That’s a bit like someone standing in front of a house fire telling […]
Economy26 November 2024
NSW Government’s increased penalties for railways obstruction welcome
The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the NSW Government’s decision to strengthen penalties for those who intentionally obstruct railway lines in NSW. “This is a sensible decision that will help deter illegal activities that put people in danger,” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said today. “The right to protest is important in our democracy, but […]
Economy12 November 2024
Opinion: Time illegal protesters paid their way
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 29 October 2024 Next time you see a protest in the news, don’t be surprised if you feel a burning sensation in your hip pocket. That’s because most protests end up costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, and often much more. This has to change. The freedom to […]
Economy29 October 2024
New deal sees Voice for Mining Family Day locked in for three more years
The Newcastle Knights will continue to wear the iconic hi-vis mining jersey in the NRL as the club and the NSW Minerals Council agree to extend their long-running partnership to at least 2027. The new deal means the NSW mining industry will keep supporting the club’s teams in the NRL and NRLW and the annual […]
Economy30 August 2024
Opinion: Plibersek went to Townsville when she should have gone to Orange
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 27 August 2024 Last week, federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek delivered a body blow to the communities of Blayney, Orange and the local region, killing off the McPhillamys gold mining project near Blayney that would have delivered around 800 local jobs and close to a billion dollars in investment. […]
Economy27 August 2024
Heart of the Hunter content series launches
One team. One town. One heart beat. Footy has been a big part of life in Newcastle for more than 100 years. With clubs founded from the coalfields to the coast with fans far and wide, it’s a game built on hard work and grit. It doesn’t matter your age, or what job you do […]
Economy21 August 2024
Opinion: Time to fix a planning system stacked against the regions
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 19 August 2024 Welcome to the brave new world of regional development. City politicians visit the regions, declare support for local communities, then impose new rules and regulations against the regional industries those same communities rely upon. Job generating, long term economic projects for our state are held hostage […]
Economy19 August 2024
Opinion: Emissions target confusion will hit economy hard
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 30 July 2024 – view as printed Before federation, the Australian colonies developed their railway networks independently of each other. Rail lines of at least three different gauges or widths were built across the colonies, causing transport disruptions for over a century. State-based emissions reductions targets are fast becoming […]
Economy30 July 2024
Opinion: Selfish activists couldn’t care less about the rest of us
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 5 July 2024 It takes a special kind of protest campaign to claim success while achieving the exact opposite. This is exactly what radical activist group ‘Blockade Australia’ has achieved over the last few weeks. Blockade Australia is a bunch of radicals opposed to the entire system in which […]
Economy5 July 2024
Opinion: Activists pretending to care should heed the facts
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 27 June 2024 Looking after your mates has long been part of Australian culture. Conversely, no one likes someone who pretends to care, but stands with you only when it suits their agenda. Activist Group ‘Lock the Gate’ once claimed to fight for the rights of farmers and their […]
Economy27 June 2024